Articles by Tudor 'Ted' Jelescu
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Freeform Pro
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ShapeShifter AE - a next generation 3D plugin
Imagine creating a 3D title in AE, checking out a few variations of depth and bevels how long would that take you? Now imagine the client wants to check out 10-15 fonts and about as many animation options, all in 3D, with reflection mapping and, cherry on the cake, maybe, possibly a change of focus along the titles how long would that take? Tudor "Ted" Jelescu tells us that with Shapeshifter AE, all of this and more may be done "on the fly". Read on to find out what else this plugin can do.
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Freeform Pro
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3D tunnels in AE using FreeForm Pro: Part 2
Part 2 of the 3d Tunnels in AE using FreeForm Pro describes a second technique for creating a straight tunnel, with more of a tech look, inspired by the movie Tron. Part 3 coming soon.
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Freeform Pro
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FreeForm Pro: Setting new standards in After Effects for 3D Compositing & Visual Effects
"FreeForm Pro runs in its own proprietary 3D engine, and it is most definitely 3D," says Tudor "Ted" Jelescu. "FreeForm Pro uses Adaptive Tessellation, true 3D displacement, Reflection Mapping, and Renders Depth Maps for use with other plug-ins, like Trapcode's Particular and Frischluft's 'Lenscare'". Read for more information and Tudor's first-hand experience with this amazing product powered by Mettle.
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Adobe After Effects
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3D tunnels in AE using FreeForm Pro: Part 1
Part 1 of this tutorial series on 3D tunnels in AE using FreeForm Pro explores the ability of the new FreeForm Pro plugin to create organic looking 3d tunnels in AE. Whether used for a scifi shot, a medical animated illustration or another fx shot, the tunnels created using FreeForm Pro give you the ability to move around them on the outside and fly inside.
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Adobe After Effects
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3D from 2D Image Using Displacement Maps
In this video tutorial Tudor "Ted" Jelescu shows how to create 3D / 2.5D movement from a 2D image using displacement maps in Adobe After Effects. He uses similar techniques as Mathew Fuller's "Advanced 2.5D Animation in AE" tutorial to pull depth from 2D images. Tudor uses FreeForm and displacement maps to be able to have a different camera move, one that rotates around the subject.
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